Enjoying the city

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I enjoyed a week of down-time before the Warsaw University semester began. Admittedly, I was enjoying my vaca so much that the thought of actually going to school (putting the study in study-abroad) didn’t seem right. Turns out, the university is not only ascetically stimulating, but the lectures, professors are wonderful. Not to the mention the hundreds of international students from all corners of the globe that have seemed to converge in this very spot.

The days and weeks that followed my arrival have been spent not only at school…but enjoying the after-school hours as well. For example, taking in the Warsaw Film fest, get-togethers, evening outings etc. Hmm…who am I fooling…everyone came de-code that clever language.

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Photos

University Gate
White with cast-iron metal work. These are the gates I pass through on my way to class.

University Law Library
Built in the 1800's, this is the home of University of Warsaw faculty of law.

Palace of Culture
This communistic relic was a gift from Stalin. Most Warsaw natives destest this structure (bad reminder) and talk has even circulated about having it removed from the Warsaw skyline.

Film Fest
Despite its contraversy...it houses numerous "cultural" events open to the public.

Film Fest
Had to get in on the cultural action.

Out on the town
At a local watering hole with some friends.

...out again.
Yet again...

My friend Martin
I'd like to introduce my fun-friend Martin...he speaks FIVE languages and is extremely fashionable!